Endings

Which story had the best ending? Why?

No Country for Old Men

What are your thoughts on the ending of this movie? Do you like or dislike it? Why or why not?

Tralala

Here are a few of the questions that came to me as I read the text. Answer one or several.

Are Tralala's actions dictated by her environment? How much agency does she have over her life?

How much free will does anybody have? Does free will exist within parameters? Do those parameters differ based on external factors (time, place, class, race, gender, age, etc.)?

Are certain people who are more prone to Tralala's fate? Why do some people that grow up in circumstances like Tralala "get out" while others get sucked in deeper?

Can a human become pure animal? What makes that transition happen?
How and why does a conscience become hardened over time?

Genius

Read this article and summarize it: Genius: The Modern View

How does Brooks define genius? Do you agree or disagree with his viewpoint? Can someone become a genius in a particular field through hard work?

Free Post on Everyday Use

What did you think of "Everyday Use"? Post your thoughts, or post a question. Post anything. This is an informal discussion on the story; the only requirement is that you must respond to the person who posts before you. I'd like to see a little more dialogue on the board. I'll chime in too.

Free Discussion Lady Lazarus

What are your thoughts on Sylvia Plath's poem "Lady Lazarus"? Post your thoughts, or post a question. Post anything. This is an informal discussion on the story; the only requirement is that you must respond to the person who posts before you. I'd like to see a little more dialogue on the board. I'll chime in too.

Free Discussion on Aurora

What are your thoughts on the relationship between the narrator and Aurora in Junot Diaz's short story? Post your thoughts, or post a question. Post anything. This is an informal discussion on the story; the only requirement is that you must respond to the person who posts before you. I'd like to see a little more dialogue on the board. I'll chime in too.